03/04/2026
If you’ve ever thought, “Where do I even go for good wine around here?”
I had that exact thought when my family PCS’d to Germany.
Hey, I’m Maria, founder of Really Grape - so glad you’re here. If you love wine and want to experience Europe like a local, keep reading.
As someone who basically drank wine her whole life (hello, Napa), I assumed it would be easy... and then realized the best wine events, tastings, and boutique wineries aren’t always obvious — and definitely not all in one place.
I spent months translating German from papers posted on trees (👀), feeling lost in translation at tastings, finding out about fun events after the fact, or just guessing and hoping for the best.
Now, after years of living in Germany, popping into wineries and befriending winemakers, I’ve basically done the digging (and the sipping) for you!
Instead of keeping that knowledge to myself, I write What’s Sippening, a weekly email with wine walks, festivals, tastings and the best wine experiences across Germany & Europe that Google won’t help you find.
👇 Comment WINE + your nearest city to get on the list and I’ll send you the next one! See you in your inbox!